Apple Macbook 13inch Hard Drive Information Guide

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 MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009)/(13-inch, Mid 2010)
Hard Drive
Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this document carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could 
damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Online instructions are available at http://www.apple.com/support/diy/.
Note: This procedure is for MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) and MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010) 
models. Although your model may look slightly different from...

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Removal
Important: Make sure data is backed up before removing the hard drive. Apple is not responsible 
for any lost data.
1 Shut down computer.
2 Unplug all cables.
3 Put on ESD strap or touch metal to discharge electricity.
Caution: To prevent scratches to the case, use a protective cloth when working with metal tools.
Important: The screws at the sides and front of the computer must be removed and installed at 
an angle.
4 Remove 8 (4.3-mm)...

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5 Tilt up and remove bottom case.  
Note: In the center and at each side are 3 clips that attach to snaps on the top case.
6 Loosen, but do not remove, 2 screws from the hard drive bracket. Remove hard drive bracket 
and put it aside. 
Note: The top of the hard drive bracket has a long EMI gasket, not shown. Do not remove it.  

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7 To prevent strain on hard drive cable, disconnect cable from logic board and remove 3-mm 
long screw.   
8 Use pull tab to tilt hard drive out.     

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9 Disconnect hard drive connector cable.   
10 Follow safe handling: 
• Do not press drive between your fingers
• Handle drive by the sides only
• Do not touch connector
• Do not touch circuitry on underside of drive  

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Replacement
1 Touch a metal surface inside computer to discharge static electricity.
2 Make sure 4 rubber grommets are seated in top case before installing the hard drive. 
3 Attach hard drive connector cable to drive, and tilt hard drive into computer.
4 Connect hard drive connector cable to logic board and install screw.
5 Install hard drive bracket.  

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6 Install bottom case by securing 3 clips to the matching snaps on the top case. This helps 
align the 8 screw holes.  
Reinstalling Software that Came with the Computer
Use the software install discs that came with the computer to reinstall Mac OS X and any 
applications that came with the computer. 
Important: Apple recommends backing up data on the hard disk before restoring software. Back 
up essential files before installing Mac OS X and...

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Part One: Erasing the hard drive/formatting the hard drive
1. Turn on the computer.
2.  Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into the optical drive.
3. Press and hold the “C” key while the computer starts up. The computer will start up using the 
Mac OS X Install DVD.
4.  If your are using a wireless mouse, a mouse icon should appear asking you to turn the 
mouse on so that the computer can discover it.
5. Select a language, then press the right arrow...

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computer. Select “On” and click Continue.
6. If the network is password protected, you be asked for a password when you select it. Type 
the password and click Continue.
7. An Apple ID screen appears. This is used to purchase content from the iTunes store. You can 
use MobileMe or .Mac usernames here as well. When complete, click Continue.
8.  If you do not have an Apple ID or MobileMe account, click Continue to move to the next 
screen.
9. A...

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Bundled Applications to select individual applications, then click Install. Clicking Standard 
Install on the Customize screen installs all the applications.
10. Type the password you created in Part Three, step 11 to start the installation.
11. A restart dialog appears. Click Continue Installation.
12.  An Install was Successful screen appears. Click Restart.
The restore process is now complete.
It is a good idea to make sure you’ve updated all...